Craftsman 917.271815 owner manual F,Ll.Oates, General Recommendations

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE___

F,LL.OATES

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REGULAR SERVICE			_'__:
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T	Check Operator	Presence	end
	Interlock Systems		V'
g	Check for Loose	Fasteners	_

TLubrication Chart

0	Check Battery Level	i3
A	Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

gClean Battery and Terminals Check Transaxle Cooling Check V-Belts

	Check	Engine Oil Level		V p	V'
	Change	Engine	Oil (with oil	filter)
E	Change	Engine	Oil (without	oil filter)	b_l,;
N	CleanAirFilterScreen				_:
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N[ Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

EReplace Oil Filter (If equipped) Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cadddge Replace Fuel Filter

1- Change more olten when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

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3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery. 5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.

DO not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

•Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1.Check engine oil level.

2.Check brake operation.

3.Check tire pressure.

4.Check operator presence and interlock systems for proper operation.

5.Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

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_SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil

@General Purpose Grease

Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE"

Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the

self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow-

dered graphite type lubricant sparingly. 19